Submission date: 2007-09-24 - Date of Stay: January 2006
Submitted by: Simon - From: France
Type of Traveller: Family Traveller - Age Group: 31 - 40
Basil Fawlty is alive and well - a wholehearted endorsment
We could not have descibed it better ourselves.We have had identical experience to Mr Sullivan.In twelve brief months La Chastillon had lost the shabby charm of a British Seaside resort B&B (but with the unfailing helpfulness of Mr Tong the Chinese concierge) and gained through the acquisition of the rudest hotel Manager we've ever met, a truly unpleasant atmosphere.Sadly we dislike him so much that when we stay elsewhere this winter we will not even bother go a'baiting although Mr Sullivan has our best wishes with him!!
Submission date: 2007-04-02 - Date of Stay: March 2007
Submitted by: Mr Sulivan - From: United Kingdom
Type of Traveller: Family Traveller - Age Group: 31 - 40
Basil Fawlty is alive and well
We discovered Basil Fawlty alive and well running the Chastillon hotel in Isola2000 where he freely unleashes his own brand of customer service on hapless skiers.
Joking aside my family and I have stayed at the Chastillon numerous times over the years. This 3 star hotel is comfortable but basic. However you don’t go to Isola2000 for comfort nor the beauty of the resort. If you want excellent skiing for beginners within an easy driving distance of Nice then it is ideal.
The Chastillon is superbly located at the lower end of the Isola2000 main building complex where you can walk out of the door directly onto the easy green beginner’s slope. The small bar & restaurant are on the round floor looking out onto the slopes. The decor and furnishings are tired and in need of attention.
Over the years we have booked low cost flights from the UK to Nice, hired cars and driven the 90 mins up to Isola200 to stay at the Chastillon for a couple of nights. In recent times the hotel has switc...Read more
